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 Hey my Lovies  Welcome Back 😀 I'm sure ya'll know the impotance of wearing sunscreen everyday, but did you know there is another factor you should be paying attention to?  I live in the Caribbean, so sunscreen is an important step in my routine whenever I leave my house. I tend use what is easily accessible to me, not paying too much mind to the ingredients but more to the SPF spectrum which must be SPF 30 plus, you get me. I recently discovered that there are two tyoes of sunscreens; physical and chemical.  Want to know more about it?  Let's get started!! Physical Sunscreen Physical sunscreen creates a barrier on the skin that reflects UV rays. This occurs due to the active mineral based ingredients titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. Physical sunscreens are often called sunblocks. Physical sunblocks sits on top of the skin to scatter UV rays that damage the skin. Pros:  Broad Spectrum, protects against both UVA ( longer wavelength associated with skin agin...

 Hey Guys, Are you confused on how to layer your skincare products?  I know I've been most confused over the years. I always did what I thought made the most sense to me, which essentially led to the 2 step process of cleanser and moisterizer. I know, your girl was very basic which I still am, but I've leveled up just a tad bit.  As I have dived deeper into the skincare game the products I have accumulated the past couple of months that just sat in my cupboard. I conducted some research so that I can utilise all my items, because we are not about wasting in these streets. If you would like some insight in the best sequence in layering your products just follow the steps below. Let's Get Started!! How to Layer Your Skincare   Step 1: Cleanser Use your cleanser of choice and wash your face of any oil or grime   Step 2: Toner Hydrates and primes your face for better absorption   Step 3: Serum Shots of concentrated nutrients, hydr...

 Hey Guys.  I recently posted about the don'ts in skincare ingredients but what about the do's. I love researching what combination of ingredients will give me the best results in my routine. Similar to the previous post I will be giving a curated table about the Do's Let's get Started!! Do Mix Reason Retinol + Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramides, SPF Hyaluronic acid can draw and hold water molecules to the surface layers of your skin, ceramides help seal in moisture. Retinol can make you more sensitive to the sun hence SPF Vitamin C + Antioxidants, SPF When combined with antioxidants (vitamin E) it can boost results and efficiency, same goes for wearing vitamin C under sunscreen HA/BHA Acids + Moisturizing Ingredients and SPF Moisturizing after applying AHA and BHA limits irritation. E.g. ceramides, hyaluronic acid, glycerin to hydrate and soothe skin Benzoyl Pe...

Hey Guys,  Today, it is all about the ingredients in your skincare. Whether you're new to skincare or you wanna take your routine to new levels, which for me was upgrading from simply a cleasnser and moisturizer, I've got some great pointers for you. So you have done your research and read reviews and purchased all your products specifically for skin type, now you just need to figure out whether the ingredients in all your creams, serums and masks work harmoniously. Welcome to Skincare 101 Let's get strarted!!! It is really important that the products in your routine compliment each other if you want to see results, this is second to choosing formulas for your issues and skin type. You do not want to mix ingredients without proper knowledge of how they may interact with other ingredients because that will be a waste of money and time to which we've got none of that to lose. Don’t Mix Reason Retinol + AHA/BHA Acids AHA/BHA acids a...

 Hey Guys Today I am going to shed some light on the beauty that is... Shaving Your Face. Shaving your face can be achieved a multitude of way but we are referring to dermaplaning. Dermaplaning utilizes a single blade scalpel to scrape peach puzz and dead skin from your face. It is usually done by licensed experts.  But, girl we dont have time for that.  Why I Shave my Face   I began shaving my face approximately 1 year ago, simply because I heard it enahces your make-up application, not that I wear alot of make-up in the first place but I digress. I was immediately interested because I'm a hairy girl and anything to remove hair I'm all about. Also, there a few advanatges of shaving your face. Benefits if Shaving your Face 1. Smoother Skin 2. Lightly Exfloxiates 3. Softer Skin 4. Penetration of products  How to Prepare Its a two step process. 1. Cleanse your face with a gentle face wash (Cetaphil Gentle Foaming Cleanser- non fragrance) *little expensive but use ...

 Hey Guys  Today I am going to show you how I style 1 outfit different ways. Lets Get Started!!! So I will consider myself a lover of fashion without actually loving fashion. Cofusing? Yes I know. Its simple,  I actually do not like to shopping, especially for new clothing. So, because of this I learned  to style my clothing as such 1 item can purduce numerous outfits.  Today I will be showing you guys how I style 1 slip dress 3 different ways. These variations can be worn to different occations.  Option 1: Casual This casual number allows you to simply run your errands, go to the bank, take your ID picture etc. Pairing with sneakers allows you to be comfy so if there is a alot of walking during the day no discomfort will occur.  Option 2: Oh La La  Pairing with heels immediately enhaces the outfit. This can be worn dinner plans, weddings etc. Remeber guys to always accessorize. Accessories can turn an outift from a 7 to a 10.  Option 3: Simp...

Hey Guys, What are ya'll thoughts on ingrown hairs? What are some techniques you use to remove them? In the past I have suffered from ingrown hairs constantly. I never knew what was the correct technique to remove them. So, today I will be giving you some tips I've learned through the years to remove ingrown hairs that are inexpensive.  Let's Get Started!!! What are ingrown hairs?  An ingrown hair occurrs when a shaved, waxed or tweezed hair grows into the skin. Common areas in which ingrown hair occur are the face and neck, legs, chest, armpits and pubic areas ( the worst area). Ingrown hairs can cause pain, inflammation and tiny bumps in the area in which the hair was removed.  Ingrown hair frequently occurs in persons with curly and course hair, which falls directly in my court. Curly hair tends to bend back and re-enter the skin, especially after shaving or waxing. Prevention of Ingrown Hairs To prevent ingrown hairs the obvious option will be to avoid shaving and wax...